Business Analyst
Location: US, CA, Redlands
Department: Technology
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Information Technology

Company profile:
Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do.  Esri’s geographic information system (GIS) technology inspires and enables governments, universities and businesses worldwide to save money, lives and our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around them.Carefully managed growth and zero debt give Esri stability that is uncommon in today's volatile business world.  Privately held, we offer exceptional benefits, competitive salaries, 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, opportunities for personal and professional growth, and much more.

Job description:
POSITION: Business AnalystLOCATION: Redlands, CACONTACT: Mark Ray, #EMAIL_c4313c8c9fb8ecbadc31a1cc84de990d2a96edf534ef194ab80cb1a118f02992#, m. #PHONE_5e76fe6f31ce05f8e8150677d9929bce5ab4b2d569406ce6b1543eb8dc297399# THE COMPANY: ESRI – Environmental Systems Research Institute (#URL_6b9c7dbc8de6a3e168e9c45ac1289630f08cb59eabb68aeaa926cdb16af18c48#)Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do.  Esri’s geographic information system (GIS) technology inspires and enables governments, universities and businesses worldwide to save money, lives and our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around them.Carefully managed growth and zero debt give Esri stability that is uncommon in today's volatile business world.  Privately held, we offer exceptional benefits, competitive salaries, 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, opportunities for personal and professional growth, and much more. THE OPPORTUNITY: Business AnalystBring your strong analytical skills to our dynamic IT team and work with analysts, developers, and business users to build new solutions, solve problems, and improve existing processes. Specifically…Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, and task and workflow analysisCritically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, and decompose high-level information into detailsProactively communicate and collaborate with team members, clients, and colleagues to analyze information, define and prioritize requirements, evaluate potential solutionsDeliver supporting project artifacts including functional requirements, RACI matrix, use cases, user stories, business rules, and business process modelGuide the development team through the application development stage to ensure the client’s business needs are being metDesign and execute test scripts and test scenariosCoordinate with the business units who will evaluate, test, and validate new applications and functionsManage change requests related to the working project plans to meet the agreed deadlinesCommunicate status and potential project risks to the project manager

Requirements:
THE IDEAL CANDIDATES: REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS/ATTRIBUTESEDUCATION: Bachelor’s in business, computer science, or related field, depending on position levelEXPERIENCE: 4+ years of direct work experience in a business analyst capacity, including all aspects of process development and executionAdvanced skills in Microsoft Word, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookAbility to multi-task and to work independentlyStrong facilitation skills to elicit requirements from various personalities across organizational boundaries including senior executivesStrong analytical skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into application requirementsAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and to work within strict deadlinesSolid understanding of and experience with agile iterative project delivery approachExcellent interpersonal skills including skills in communication, diplomacy, negotiating, reasoning, problem solving, and influenceSolid working knowledge of client/server architectures, software-as-a-service, web-based application architecture, and the software release processSAP or #URL_8d92932a488fb7e172d73a0f6813d06d464f1f03705d2825f86b2c7947d60a86# configuration and/or administration experience

Benefits:
WHY ESRI?Our culture is anything but corporate—we have a collaborative, creative environment; phone directories organized by first name; a relaxed dress code; and open-door policies. A Place to ThrivePassionate people who strive to make a differenceCasual dress codeFlexible work schedulesSupport for continuing education College-Like CampusA network of buildings amid lush landscaping and numerous outdoor patio areasOn-site café including a Starbucks coffee bar and lounge areaFitness center available 24/7Comprehensive reference library and GIS bibliographyState-of-the-art conference center to host staff and guest speakers Green InitiativesSolar rooftop panels reduce carbon emissionsElectric vehicles provide on-campus transportationHundreds of trees reduce the cost of cooling buildingsIncentives for employees who walk, bike, or carpool to workCalifornia-grown produce available for purchase in Esri Café